Behind the Scenes
Chapter 15: The Secret History of Mrs. Lincoln's Wardrobe in New York
by Elizabeth Keckley
Mrs. Lincoln's debts force her to part with some of her wardrobe.
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Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 5: In Which New Species of Funds, Unknown to the Moneyed Men, Appears on ‘Change’
by Jules Verne
As Phlieas Fogg departs by train amidst rumors and speculation regarding the nature of his journey. Phileas suddenly finds himself a suspect in a robbery.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 20: A Good Imagination Gone Wrong
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne's imagination becomes a nuisance to Marilla.
Winesburg, Ohio
Loneliness, concerning Enoch Robinson
by Sherwood Anderson
The story of Enoch Robinson and his attempt to lead a normal life.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 9”
by Oscar Wilde
Basil comes to see Dorian after hearing news of Sibyl. He inquires about showing the portrait of Dorian
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Frederick Fairlie, Esq., of Limmeridge House”
by Wilkie Collins
Fairlie and Louis provide an account of Fanny's arrival, the Count's visit, and the letter sent to Laura.
Florida Trails
Chapter X: “Down the Indian River”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the birds (in particular the bobolinks and the yellow-billed cuckoo) and their migrating routes. He also talks about the different fruit and trees found along the Indian River.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XX: “The Flower of Eden”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Phoebe is pulled into the house by Holgrave. After telling her about the Judge, he says he has not gone to the police for fear of implicating Hepzibah and Clifford. He reminds Phoebe that the death of the Judge resemble the death of Uncle Jaffrey, who’s murder was blamed on Clifford thanks to the Judge. Holgrave tells Phoebe he loves her and she reveals her feelings as well. Hepzibah and Clifford return to the house.
Babbitt
Chapter 27
by Sinclair Lewis
A tense situation with striking workers in Zenith forces the National Guard to intervene. George's criticism of Reverend Drew's sermon causes a noticeable change in his friends demeanor towards him.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXVI
by Jane Austen
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 27: Vanity and Vexation of Spirit
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne attempts to change her hair color, causing less than desirable results.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Fifteenth Night: Jack Frost and the Man-in-the-Moon”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
Marmaduke has a dream while he is ill and meets Jack Frost, who takes him on a fun adventure in his toy sleigh.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 17: How Captain Dobbin Bought a Piano
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Dobbin makes a purchase for Amelia.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 38: The Compact
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
After the Count of Monte Cristo comes to Albert's aid, he asks Albert for an introduction into the society in Paris; Albert sets a date and time for their meeting.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 44: A Round-About Chapter Between London and Hampshire
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky continues to work her way into Vanity Fair. The Rawdon Crawleys spend the holidays at Queen's Crawley. Lady Jane is not impressed by Becky's behavior.
David Copperfield
Chapter 34: My Aunt Astonishes Me
by Charles Dickens
Tommy visits David, and informs him of Mr. Micawber's current financial situation. Tommy asks a favor of Mr. Peggotty. Miss Betsey receives some bad news.
Tales of the Jazz Age
Porcelain and Pink
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Porcelain and Pink is a short story, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, about the mistaken identity of a woman in the bath-tub.
Great Expectations
Chapter 42
by Charles Dickens
Magwitch tells the story of his life to Herbert and Pip. Herbert reveals a secret to Pip concerning Miss Havisham.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 5: Dobbin of Ours
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Some history of William Dobbin and George Sedley Osbourne's friendship is presented to the reader.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 5: Problems of the Young Teacher
by Thomas E. Sanders
The mis-steps a young teacher can avoid while developing their own confident style of teaching.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Philosophy of Furniture
by Edgar Allan Poe
The author discusses the different presentations of wealth in European and American culture, focusing on the concept of "a well furnished apartment".
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter V: “How Four of Us Came To Be Under the Shadow of Cloomber”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The narrator’s sister, Esther, is frightened of the General. The narrator decribes his love of the General’s daughter, Gabriel, and the relationship between Esther and Mordaunt, the General’s son.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 20: A Plea
by Charles Dickens
Lucie and Darnay are visited by Sydney Carton. Darnay makes a promise to Lucie regarding Carton.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter VI: “The Adventure of Black Peter”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A gruesome murder occurs in Forest Row and Police Inspector Stanley Hopkins asks Holmes for help. When Peter Carey’s (also called Black Peter) tobacco pouch is found at the scene of the crime, Holmes investigates.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 1: Shellfish Languages Again
by Hugh Lofting
As the voyage continues, Doctor Dolittle once again attempts to understand the language of the shellfish.